These crash potatoes were also part of my Valentine’s day meal. I saw these potatoes from the Pioneer Woman ages ago and obviously knew they’d be great (because I’m pretty sure everything the Pioneer Woman makes is great). And I was not disappointed. These potatoes are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside andRead more
This semester I’ve been taking an online nutrition class. It’s been really fun and interesting. Our last project of the semester was to try 5 new, whole foods, meaning foods that haven’t been overly processed. As a child who grew up with a strict one-bite rule, I’m a big fan of trying new things andRead more
I’ve been craving kale lately. Definitely an odd craving, but at least it’s healthy! With all the great nutrients found in kale (vitamins K and C, calcium, iron…) it’s a great winter vegetable. This is one of my favorite ways to eat kale. The dressing is salty, sweet, and nutty from the toasted sesame oil.Read more
This is a simple side. It’s a bit more exciting than your usual rice or plain quinoa. While the dried fruit adds a little pop of flavor, it doesn’t make the dish overwhelming sweet, just a subtle, chewy fruit flavor. Turmeric is a lovely spice, so bright and cheery. It’s also supposed to be goodRead more
I have to say that until now, acorn squash was my least favorite squash. Why have acorn when you could have spaghetti, or better yet butternut: the best of all squashes. But now I have a finer appreciation for the acorn squash. As I’ve said before, roasting veggies makes magic happen. If you think youRead more
Eggplant is one of those things that I’ve loved at restaurants but have always been a bit intimidated about trying at home. However, when I saw this recipe it renewed my interest in learning how to cook it. I am SO glad I did! This recipe is delicious! So flavorful, with a great combination of creamy,Read more